Mexican Corn Salad with Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

A lighter take on a creamy dressing – use Greek yogurt as a base for a simple homemade salad dressing. The perfect finishing touch for a Mexican-inspired salad!

PREP
15'-30'
Ingredients

Dressing:

½ cup FAGE Total 5%, FAGE Total 2% or FAGE Total 0%

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 limes, juiced

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon honey or agave (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Mexican Corn Salad:

4 cups fresh baby arugula

4 ears corn on the cob

1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1 small red bell pepper, chopped

4-ounce cotija or feta cheese

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

    Steps
  1. Remove husk and grill corn on high heat turning every 3 minutes for 15-20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a medium size bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, honey, salt and pepper. Add water to thin out to desired consistency.
  3. Once the corn is cooled, remove kernels with a knife.
  4. Place arugula in a salad bowl, add corn, black beans, avocado, red onion, red pepper, cotija, cilantro, smoked paprika, and drizzle with Yogurt Dressing. Serve immediately.
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